How far is Lincoln, NE, from Helena, MT?
The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 858 miles / 1380 kilometers / 745 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Lincoln (LNK) is 1138 miles / 1832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 26 minutes.
Helena Regional Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Helena to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helena to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 857.516 miles
- 1380.038 kilometers
- 745.161 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 855.835 miles
- 1377.334 kilometers
- 743.701 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Helena to Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helena and Lincoln?
The time difference between Helena and Lincoln is 1 hour. Lincoln is 1 hour ahead of Helena.
Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Helena to Lincoln generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Helena to Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
Airport information
| Origin | Helena Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helena, MT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HLN |
| ICAO Code: | KHLN |
| Coordinates: | 46°36′24″N, 111°58′58″W |
| Destination | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |